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Bowfinger

Bowfinger

Bowfinger
1999 1h 37m6.2

Bowfinger

“The con is on.”

Comedy
6.2

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On the verge of bankruptcy and desperate for his big break, aspiring filmmaker Bobby Bowfinger concocts a crazy plan to make his ultimate dream movie. Rallying a ragtag team that includes a starry-eyed ingenue, a has-been diva and a film studio gofer, he sets out to shoot a blockbuster featuring the biggest star in Hollywood, Kit Ramsey -- only without letting Ramsey know he's in the picture.

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DirectorFrank Oz
ScreenplaySteve Martin
StatusReleased
ReleasedAugust 12, 1999
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime1h 37m
Budget$55M
Revenue$99M
Profit+$44M
Rating⭐ 6.2 / 10
IMDb⭐ 6.5 / 10
Votes935
GenresComedy
StudioUniversal Pictures, Imagine Entertainment

Photos10

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Cast

Steve Martin

Steve Martin

Bobby Bowfinger

Eddie Murphy

Eddie Murphy

Kit Ramsey / Jeffernson 'Jiff' Ramsey

Heather Graham

Heather Graham

Daisy

Christine Baranski

Christine Baranski

Carol

Jamie Kennedy

Jamie Kennedy

Dave

Barry Newman

Barry Newman

Hal, Kit's Agent

Adam Alexi-Malle

Adam Alexi-Malle

Afrim

Kohl Sudduth

Kohl Sudduth

Slater

Terence Stamp

Terence Stamp

Terry Stricter

Robert Downey Jr.

Robert Downey Jr.

Jerry Renfro

Alejandro Patiño

Alejandro Patiño

Sanchez

🎭

Alfred De Contreras

Martinez

🎭

Ramiro Fabian

Hector

Johnny Sanchez

Johnny Sanchez

Luis

🎭

Claude Brooks

Freddy

Kevin Scannell

Kevin Scannell

LA Cop

John Prosky

John Prosky

MindHead Executive

Michael Dempsey

Michael Dempsey

Camera Security Guard

🎭

Walter Powell

Federal Express Man

Phill Lewis

Phill Lewis

Actor at Audition

Marisol Nichols

Marisol Nichols

Young Actress at Audition

Nathan Anderson

Nathan Anderson

Clothing Sales Clerk

🎭

Brogan Roche

Renfro's Executive

John Cho

John Cho

Nightclub Cleaner

🎭

Lloyd Berman

Camera Store Clerk

🎭

Zaid Farid

Kenny, Kit's Limo Driver

🎭

Aaron Brumfield

Kit's Bodyguard

Kevin Grevioux

Kevin Grevioux

Kit's Bodyguard

Kimble Jemison

Kimble Jemison

Kit's Assistant

🎭

Alex Craig Mann

Studio Executive

🎭

Laura Grady

E! Channel Interviewer

🎭

Reamy Hall

Farrah, Hollywood Lesbian

🎭

Michelle Boehle

Laker Girl

🎭

Kimberly Baum

Laker Girl

🎭

Megan Denton

Laker Girl

🎭

Janet Jaeger

Laker Girl

🎭

Hope Wood

Laker Girl

Addie Yungmee

Addie Yungmee

Laker Girl

🎭

Andrea Toste

Laker Girl

🎭

Carl Kocis

Reporter at Premier

🎭

Steve J. Termath

Black Masked Ninja

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bowfinger

Where can I watch Bowfinger?

Bowfinger (1999) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is Bowfinger about?

On the verge of bankruptcy and desperate for his big break, aspiring filmmaker Bobby Bowfinger concocts a crazy plan to make his ultimate dream movie. Rallying a ragtag team that includes a starry-eyed ingenue, a has-been diva and a film studio gofer, he sets out to shoot a...

Who directed Bowfinger?

Bowfinger (1999) was directed by Frank Oz. The film is a Comedy production with a runtime of 1h 37m, rated 6.2/10.

How long is Bowfinger?

Bowfinger runs 1h 37m (97 minutes total). Audience rating: 6.2/10 from 935 votes. Genre: Comedy.

Is Bowfinger worth watching?

Bowfinger is rated 6.2/10 by 935 viewers — decent with mixed reception. A good pick for Comedy fans.